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India asserts direct diplomatic engagement with Pakistan amid regional tension
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has clarified to former U.S. President Donald Trump that there was no American mediation involved in the recent ceasefire understanding between India and Pakistan. The statement comes in response to earlier claims suggesting the United States played a role in brokering peace between the two nations.
Modi emphasized that the decision to uphold the ceasefire was the result of direct communication between Indian and Pakistani military leadership, reaffirming India’s longstanding position against third-party intervention in bilateral issues.
The clarification was made during a brief interaction between the two leaders on the sidelines of a global summit, where regional security and diplomatic relations were key topics of discussion.
Indian officials have reiterated that maintaining peace along the Line of Control is in mutual interest, and dialogue channels remain open with Pakistan on key matters of national security.
The exchange comes at a time of cautious optimism, as both countries aim to reduce tensions and avoid escalation along the border.